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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Carroll, OH

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Carroll. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Carroll, Ohio at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Carroll has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 43112 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carroll

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Little Shepherds Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    4925 Plum Road, Carroll, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Shepherds Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for, with excellent communication from teachers. Many families have enrolled multiple children and describe feeling like part of a supportive community.

    Compassionate and professional staffexcellent parent-teacher communicationclean and safe facilitychildren excited to attend

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Carroll

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Carroll, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Carroll zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
431125
4.5
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Carroll (66–70 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Carroll based on parent reviews

Guardian Child Care

5(2)

3570 Coonpath Road, Carroll, OH

Small Wonders Learning Center

4.2(3)

4485 Carroll-Cemetery Rd, Carroll, OH

Parents highlight the staff's flexibility, personalized attention, and engaging play-based learning environment, with one long-term former attendee recalling fond childhood memories. Several reviewers note that teachers post lesson plans for transparency and that children are excited to attend, feeling welcomed by the owners and staff. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives or complaints.

flexible schedulingknowledgeable and caring stafftransparent lesson plans

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Daycare types in Carroll

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Carroll, Ohio

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Carroll, Ohio, making up 60% of the 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Carroll have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Carroll, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Carroll

Showing 3 results

Guardian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3570 Coonpath Road, Carroll, OH
Phone
(740) 756-4433
Small Wonders Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the staff's flexibility, personalized attention, and engaging play-based learning environment, with one long-term former attendee recalling fond childhood memories. Several reviewers note that teachers post lesson plans for transparency and that children are excited to attend, feeling welcomed by the owners and staff. The few reviews so far mention no specific negatives or complaints.

flexible schedulingknowledgeable and caring stafftransparent lesson plans
Address
4485 Carroll-Cemetery Rd, Carroll, OH
Phone
(740) 756-4333
Baby Bear'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2820 Helena Dr., Carroll, OH
Phone
(740) 756-7155

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Carroll, Ohio, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Carroll have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Carroll, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Carroll offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Ohio typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Carroll for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Carroll must be licensed by Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.